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mrein3 · 03-14-2015, 08:59 PM

I put a snow plow and tire chains on my truck for winter duties. Today was the first day the chains have been off since November. Also the first time it has been on the road since November.

Since November it has only seen work on my driveway and out on the lake (where there is no salt).

First time over 20 mph since November too.

Oh and first time out of four wheel drive since November.

Andy4639 · 03-15-2015, 09:50 AM

That there my friend is a cool truck! I like it.

**special-K** · 03-15-2015, 10:10 AM

Andy, you have good taste. I also like it a lot (there's your proof...heh heh). It sure is nice to have the snow going away. I still have it on my property but expect it gone this week. I think before I drive the '72 I'll jack it up and pull the springs to force me to do the work it has needed for years. Springs are sagged and shocks are shot. The wheels and tires are needed for my Suburban and the ones I have for the '72 require it to go up a bit. If I don't it could be another year

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-15-2015, 12:58 PM

Should have a first here in Northern Indiana tomorrow. 70 degrees!!

mrein3 · 03-15-2015, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. Our snow completely disappeared in the last week. Even on the north side of hills and trees. We didn't get a ton this year so it went fast.

Though I have the chains off, after plowable May snowstorms the past two springs I'm not putting them away yet.

As anybody who has dealt with tire chains knows, it is best to keep them "orderly" so if you have to put them on it isn't too much of a pain. So what I did yesterday is lay them out on the shop floor, close to where they need to go if called into action again.

When doing so it appears I'm missing a cross piece. It is only about a mile walk out to where the house was so I took a stroll yesterday afternoon but didn't find it. Then I walked the yard where I plow my ice road. No luck there either. I'm not too worried about it being out on the ice as it will fall to the bottom eventually and not cause anybody any problems. I'm worried about finding it with the lawn mower this summer.

Oh well. The search for "the missing link" continues...

**too much stuff** · 03-15-2015, 01:14 PM

Still a little snow here, but not much. I only plowed 3 times this winter and of those 3, only 1 time really needed it. I hear ya about being ready to plow until about the fishing opener, I pushed more snow with the 71 last april than all of this season!
Good lookin truck!

mrein3 · 03-15-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

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I pushed more snow with the 71 last april than all of this season!
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You and me both.

03-14-2015, 08:59 PM	#1
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	A Couple Of Firsts Today I put a snow plow and tire chains on my truck for winter duties. Today was the first day the chains have been off since November. Also the first time it has been on the road since November. Since November it has only seen work on my driveway and out on the lake (where there is no salt). First time over 20 mph since November too. Oh and first time out of four wheel drive since November. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

03-15-2015, 09:50 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: A Couple Of Firsts Today That there my friend is a cool truck! I like it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-15-2015, 10:10 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: A Couple Of Firsts Today Andy, you have good taste. I also like it a lot (there's your proof...heh heh). It sure is nice to have the snow going away. I still have it on my property but expect it gone this week. I think before I drive the '72 I'll jack it up and pull the springs to force me to do the work it has needed for years. Springs are sagged and shocks are shot. The wheels and tires are needed for my Suburban and the ones I have for the '72 require it to go up a bit. If I don't it could be another year __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-15-2015, 12:58 PM	#4
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,243	Re: A Couple Of Firsts Today Should have a first here in Northern Indiana tomorrow. 70 degrees!! __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-15-2015, 01:06 PM	#5
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: A Couple Of Firsts Today Thanks for the kind words guys. Our snow completely disappeared in the last week. Even on the north side of hills and trees. We didn't get a ton this year so it went fast. Though I have the chains off, after plowable May snowstorms the past two springs I'm not putting them away yet. As anybody who has dealt with tire chains knows, it is best to keep them "orderly" so if you have to put them on it isn't too much of a pain. So what I did yesterday is lay them out on the shop floor, close to where they need to go if called into action again. When doing so it appears I'm missing a cross piece. It is only about a mile walk out to where the house was so I took a stroll yesterday afternoon but didn't find it. Then I walked the yard where I plow my ice road. No luck there either. I'm not too worried about it being out on the ice as it will fall to the bottom eventually and not cause anybody any problems. I'm worried about finding it with the lawn mower this summer. Oh well. The search for "the missing link" continues... Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

03-15-2015, 01:14 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,710	Re: A Couple Of Firsts Today Still a little snow here, but not much. I only plowed 3 times this winter and of those 3, only 1 time really needed it. I hear ya about being ready to plow until about the fishing opener, I pushed more snow with the 71 last april than all of this season! Good lookin truck! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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